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Defense Metals Announces Plans for 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit Resource Expansion and Definition Diamond Drill Program

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Native element minerals, Metallic elements, Rare-earth element, Earth, Yttrium, Diamond, Metal

VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce plans to complete a diamond drill campaign during 2021 at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce plans to complete a diamond drill campaign during 2021 at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.
  • The Company plans to complete a minimum of 2,000 metres and up to 5,000 metres of diamond drilling designed to expand the deposit and further delineate existing resources.
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"Defense Metals is pleased toannounce its plans to complete further resource expansion and delineation diamond drilling at Wicheeda.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

National Interest in Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Grows

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Rare-earth element, Yttrium, Mining, MP Materials, Lithium, Mineral

b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses about 750,000 tons of minerals each year.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses about 750,000 tons of minerals each year.
  • In fact, minerals are among the most important components that make up various technologies, and according to data published by the National Mining Association, copper is the second most used mineral by the DoD.
  • MP Materials, which owns the largest rare earth element mining operation outside of China, has been awarded a DPA Title III technology investment agreement to establish domestic processing capabilities for light rare earth elements (LREE).
  • These latest results establish that stable REE extractions are achievable across a range of test conditions bracketing our emerging base case flowsheet.

National Interest in Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Grows

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Rare-earth element, Yttrium, Mining, MP Materials, Lithium, Mineral

b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses about 750,000 tons of minerals each year.

Key Points: 
  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses about 750,000 tons of minerals each year.
  • In fact, minerals are among the most important components that make up various technologies, and according to data published by the National Mining Association, copper is the second most used mineral by the DoD.
  • MP Materials, which owns the largest rare earth element mining operation outside of China, has been awarded a DPA Title III technology investment agreement to establish domestic processing capabilities for light rare earth elements (LREE).
  • These latest results establish that stable REE extractions are achievable across a range of test conditions bracketing our emerging base case flowsheet.

Ucore Subsidiary, Innovation Metals Corp., Commences RapidSX Separation Testing with Rare-Earth Producer

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Lanthanides, Reducing agents, Ree, Rare-earth element, Neodymium, Universal Core, Yttrium, Earth

The purpose of the TTA is to generate empirical data for joint evaluation by IMC and the REE Producer regarding IMC\'s proprietary RapidSX\xe2\x84\xa2 separation technology for the separation of the REE Producer\'s MREC.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of the TTA is to generate empirical data for joint evaluation by IMC and the REE Producer regarding IMC\'s proprietary RapidSX\xe2\x84\xa2 separation technology for the separation of the REE Producer\'s MREC.
  • The goal is focused on producing high-purity rare-earth element oxides ("REOs") required for the global rare-earth element ("REE") permanent-magnet industry.
  • The data generated will be used to help optimize flowsheets for the separation and purification of this specific MREC, utilizing the RapidSX technology, as a means of producing commercial-grade REOs.
  • Ucore has also assumed that sufficient external funding will be secured to develop the specific engineering plans for the Alaska SMC and its construction.

DGAP-News: Eckert & Ziegler Signs Long-Term Supply Agreement with Sirtex Medical on Yttrium-90 for Treating Liver Cancer

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Medicine, Physical sciences, Chemistry, SIR-Spheres, Radiation therapy, Sirtex, Yttrium, TecDAX, Eckert

Eckert & Ziegler AG (ISIN DE0005659700, TecDAX) and Sirtex Medical (Sirtex) have executed a long-term supply agreement for the use of EZAG\'s Yttrium-90 in Sirtex SIR-Spheres(R) Y-90 resin microspheres for liver cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Eckert & Ziegler AG (ISIN DE0005659700, TecDAX) and Sirtex Medical (Sirtex) have executed a long-term supply agreement for the use of EZAG\'s Yttrium-90 in Sirtex SIR-Spheres(R) Y-90 resin microspheres for liver cancer.
  • The arrangement has an initial term of five years and guarantees Eckert & Ziegler a substantial share of Sirtex\'s rising global demand.
  • It supplements the existing broad-based supply agreement that Sirtex and Eckert & Ziegler have been operating since 2009.
  • "\n"With its global manufacturing network, Eckert & Ziegler is an ideal partner for us to supply yttrium-90 worldwide.

Energy Fuels and Hyperion Sign MOU for the Supply of Monazite to Produce Rare Earth Products

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Other Natural Resources, Chemicals, Plastics, Mining, Minerals, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Minerals, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Phosphate minerals, Actinides, Monazite, Nuclear materials, Yttrium, Thorium, Fuel

Under the MOU, the parties have agreed to negotiate a definitive sales agreement for this supply of Monazite.

Key Points: 
  • Under the MOU, the parties have agreed to negotiate a definitive sales agreement for this supply of Monazite.
  • Under this emerging initiative, Energy Fuels is currently purchasing 2,500 tons of Monazite per year from the Chemours Company\xe2\x80\x99s Georgia (USA) heavy mineral sand operations.
  • Energy Fuels is currently processing this Monazite at its White Mesa Mill in Utah into a clean, mixed REE carbonate, as well as recovering the contained uranium.
  • Energy Fuels is seeking to increase its supply of Monazite feed to approximately 15,000 tons per year (or greater) for this initiative.

Global Ytterbium Sulfate (CAS 10034-98-7) Market Report 2021: Market Trends and Developments, Major Players, Main Downstream Sectors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Mining, Minerals, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Metal halides, Sulfates, Ytterbium(III) sulfate, Sulfate, Ytterbium, Yttrium

b'The "Ytterbium sulfate (CAS 10034-98-7) Global Market Research Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis global report is a result of industry experts\' diligent work on researching the world market of Ytterbium sulfate.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Ytterbium sulfate (CAS 10034-98-7) Global Market Research Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis global report is a result of industry experts\' diligent work on researching the world market of Ytterbium sulfate.
  • The report helps to build up a clear view of the market trends and development, identify major players in the industry, and estimate main downstream sectors.\nThe Ytterbium sulfate global market report key points:\nThe first chapter introduces the product (composition, structure, hazards, storage, toxicological & ecological information, etc.).
  • The fifth chapter deals with Ytterbium sulfate market trends and forecast, distinguish Ytterbium sulfate manufacturers and suppliers.
  • The seventh chapter analyses Ytterbium sulfate downstream markets.\n'

Defense Metals Prepares Additional High-Grade Rare Earth Element Concentrate Samples For Evaluation By Leading Global Rare Earths Producers

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Lanthanides, Reducing agents, Earth, Rare-earth element, Erbium, Praseodymium, Lutetium, Yttrium

Defense Metals believes this underscores growing international market demand for readily accessible, high-quality, North American REE products.

Key Points: 
  • Defense Metals believes this underscores growing international market demand for readily accessible, high-quality, North American REE products.
  • Discussions with potential offtake partners have the potential to yield benefits through opportunities for direct project funding, technical services agreements, and access to the full downstream rare earths value chain.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.
  • is available under Defense Metals Corp.\'s profile on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com )\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/defense-metals-prepares-addition...\n'

Rare Earths Elements in High-Tech Industries with Focus on Semiconductors, HDDs, LCDs, Consumer Products and Green Technology

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Chemistry, Chemical elements, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Lanthanides, Reducing agents, Rare-earth element, Yttrium, Praseodymium, Lanthanum, Lanthanide, Scandium

Rare earth elements (REE) are a group of 15-17 elements comprising the lanthanides (atomic numbers 57-71) plus yttrium and scandium.

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  • Rare earth elements (REE) are a group of 15-17 elements comprising the lanthanides (atomic numbers 57-71) plus yttrium and scandium.
  • Rare earths have a number of specific optical, magnetic and catalytic properties which drive demand across a wide range of applications.
  • The structural shift to the green economy is a significant driver of our bullish outlook on rare earth prices.
  • This report analyzes applications and markets for rare earth materials, with particular emphasis on high-tech industries such as semiconductors, HDDs, LCDs, consumer products, and green technology.

MegaWatt Signs Definitive Agreement for Acquisition of Australian Nickel-Cobalt-Scandium-Rare Earth Projects

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Transition metals, Scandium, Cobalt, Yttrium, Nickel, Lithium, Metal

Arctic Fox is contiguous with the Nolans Bore REE project, for which Project commissioning is slated for mid 2022.

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  • Arctic Fox is contiguous with the Nolans Bore REE project, for which Project commissioning is slated for mid 2022.
  • The three nickel-cobalt-scandium-HPA properties Chinook, Kodiak and Caribou are located in central NSW in a highly prospective region.
  • The region is home to both Alpha HPA's (ASE:A4N) Collerina nickel-cobalt-scandium-HPA asset and Scandium International's (TSE: SCY) Nyngan deposit.
  • About MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp.
    MegaWatt is a British Columbia based company involved in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada.